• St. Armands Circle - Discover the circus heritage of Sarasota with tour guide Bob Collins. Explore significant city landmarks and listen to tales of the vibrant circus personalities, showmen, and performers who made Sarasota their home.
• Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores - Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is a lush bayside neighborhood featuring the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which displays the international collection of the former circus tycoon, along with circus memorabilia. Nearby, Ca’ d’Zan is the couple’s lavish Venetian-style mansion, constructed in the 1920s.

• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Circus City USA, uncovering its hidden gems and delightful tales! This tour delves into the rich circus history of Sarasota, offering a fascinating historical insight into the circus’s influence on the region.

Join the charismatic tour guide, Bob Collins, a former marketing executive for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, as he shares captivating stories about the vibrant circus personalities, showmen, and performers who made Sarasota their home.

Stroll through historic neighborhoods like Indian Beach, Payne Park, and Downtown’s Main Street to discover the storied past of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, which established its Winter Quarters in Sarasota in 1927.

Visit several sites that played a significant role in Sarasota’s circus history, including John Ringling’s private rail car “Jomar,” the Little People’s Houses, and many more circus “secrets” hidden in plain sight!

This 90-minute tour promises a fun-filled adventure in Circus City USA!

• Guests must be 10+; no children under 10 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.